French Canadian TV Online
There are many options available for accessing French Language television programming via the internet. Below are steps to take advantage of some French-Canadian (and French) TV resources online. Check back regularly as we will be adding links and content.
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Scroll to the bottom of this page for a How To video!
Les Nouvelles / The News
Following the news is a great way to feel more connected to other French-speaking people. As you become invested in their goings-on, you really get into it, and suddenly you’re not just learning about the names of people, places and events — you’re immersed!
Montréal Midday News – Téléjournal Midi
Téléjournal Midi is aired from Montréal everyday at noon and can be watched immediately after recording on their episode listing page.
Sherbrooke Evening News – Téléjournal Estrie
Don’t lose touch with the events just over the border in Sherbrooke and the surrounding region, by watching Téléjournal Estrie, which airs everyday at 6:00pm and can be watched immediately after recording on their episode listing page.
There are broadcasts for other major regions of Québec:
Montréal –Téléjournal-Montréal
Ottawa-Gatineau – Téléjournal-Ottawa-Gatineau
Québec – Téléjournal-Québec
Saguenay-Lac-Sain-Jean – Téléjournal-Saguenay
Acadia Téléjournal-Acadie
Up-to-the-Minute News – RDI
If you can’t wait for a news program at a dedicated time, RDI broadcasts news throughout the day (including Téléjournal).
Just visit their site https://ici.radio-canada.ca/, click “EN DIRECT” at the top of the page and click the stream labeled “ICI RDI”
La Religion / Masses
L’oratoire du Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal broadcasts a mass everyday on YouTube.
Go to https://www.youtube.com/@oratoirestjosephmtl/streams and choose the video for the day you want. They stream at 9:30am on Sunday and 8:30am every other day.
If you click on it before the stream starts, just wait and it will begin automatically (there will be a countdown timer letting you know when it begins.
Émissions / Entertainment
With today's streaming options, it is possible to find French content easier than ever! Netflix, Prime, and YouTube (to name just a few) all offer French-language shows and movies.
If you do not have a specific show or movie in mind, go to the platform's search feature. Enter either French-language movie or show. Then, simply select what you want to watch.
Happy viewing!
French Canadian Content online - A How To Guide
Many French-speakers in the Greater Manchester (NH) area were disappointed when Comcast stopped broadcasting channel CKSH from Sherbrooke, QC in August 2023.
For many, this was the main contact with French news, entertainment and religious programming from Quebec.
Fortunately, there are many options available for accessing French (Canadian) programming via the internet.
Follow along with Joe Theriault as he walks you through the steps to connect you to the French Canadian content you want.
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